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    Scientific NameNeoplecostomus franciscoensis    Langeani, 1990
    Common Name
    Type LocalityRiacho afluente do córrego da Mutuca, à direita da estrada Belo Horizonte-Nova Lima, kilometer 20, Minas Gerais State, Brazil, 20°06'S,43°55'W.
    Synonym(s)Neoplecostomus franciscanus
    EtymologyGenus: Greek, neos = new + Greek, plekos,-eos = twisted Lorica, Loricare = cuirass of corslet of leather (a suit of armour made of leather).
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    Size75mm or 3" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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    DistributionSouth America

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    IUCN Red List Category
    Least Concern
    , a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2018.
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    Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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    ReferenceComunicações do Museu de Ciências da PUCRS, Série Zoologia v. 3 (no. 1), pp 22, Figs. 5-6.
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    Last UpdateSat Dec 25, 2010 10:17 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)